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Subject: Re: Endgame Position / Shredder4

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 07:15:18 09/26/00

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On September 26, 2000 at 04:52:01, Jouni Uski wrote:

>Crafty 17.12 after 20 minutes: a4 +0.61, which seems to be the most logical
>move. But for truth You need 8 piece TBs!
>
>Because position is symmetrical and white to move, it can't be lost for him
>(there is no zugzwang). Or Am I complete wrong?
>
>Jouni


This is a win for white with 1. Ke2.  It is known as "wild 7" on ICC.

I think it was also covered by GM Larry Evans in an old Chess Life.

Crafty doesn't understand this.  it is _all_ about zugzwang.



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